🏆 On the way to her first-ever Grand Slam final.
Just two years ago, Amanda Anisimova stepped away from tennis to deal with burnout and mental health struggles. A year ago, she failed to qualify for Wimbledon. Today? She’s heading to her first-ever Grand Slam final.
The 23-year-old American stunned the tennis world by defeating World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in a dramatic 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 victory at Centre Court. With her signature backhand blazing, Anisimova now guarantees a top-10 WTA ranking — and a shot at the Wimbledon trophy.
“If you told me I’d be in the final at Wimbledon, I wouldn’t have believed you,” she said, still stunned. “It’s been such a journey.”
Sabalenka, aiming to reach her fourth straight Grand Slam final, was stopped short. Anisimova now holds a 6-3 head-to-head record against her, proving she’s no underdog. Their semifinal battle was a hard-hitting, emotional showdown between two of the sport’s fiercest competitors.
Born in New Jersey and raised in Florida, Anisimova first reached a major semifinal back in 2019 at just 17 years old. Now, she’s one win away from her first Grand Slam title.
She’ll face either Iga Swiatek or Belinda Bencic on Saturday. No matter who wins, Wimbledon will crown its eighth first-time women’s champion in a row.
So Far….
- Amanda Anisimova is in her first Grand Slam final after beating World No. 1 Sabalenka.
- She took a break from tennis in 2023 due to mental health struggles.
- She’s now set to crack the WTA top 10 and compete for the Wimbledon crown.
Catch the final — and witness a comeback for the ages. 🎾